Walking Again After Knee Surgery | 7 Week Update

[@lee17111]

Very proud of you and your recovery.

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Thank you so much Bonnie’

[@Strausshouseproductions]

Hi Rebecca, so pleased I came across your videos. I suffered a TPF Grade 2 with bone graft, on March 1st as a result of a skiing accident as well, and my progress looks to be on par with yours - so it's reassuring to see your progress. I am currently at 8 weeks and walking without aids but with a slight limp. Looking forward to learning more from you and being inspired! Hilary

[@georgerobertson2436]

Way to go 7 weeks and you are doing amazing best of luck on the rest of your recovery

[@gineenspring855]

I am 8 weeks out after 3 months non-weight bearing and trying to walk with a walker, but fell at an elevator and sprained my wrist. So then it didn't allow me to use the walker for at least 2 weeks...trying slowly again with a splint on my wrist. I will have to check out your prior videos on how you are here at 8 weeks, which is terrific!

[@R5ocky]

Yay for amazing progress!! How long did wear your immobilizer brace? Is your leg numb at all?

[@Mrbeakey2529]

Keep at it Rebecca took me months after my surgeries to get back on my feet and you're already smashing it! Hope the move goes smoothly too

[@stuartyoung3480]

Glad you are recovering!

[@donaldthomson392]

Very impressive on your recovery. A year ago I broke my foot and it took me 10 weeks to recover and I didn't have to go through the surgery. You keep up with your physio you keep determined you keep working hard and that muscle will return in no time. My advice be patient with yourself but push yourself at the same time. Your body will tell you when it's too much so pay attention and you'll rock it! 👍💪

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Thank you! Patient isn’t something I have typically been, but for the injury I’ve really been trying :) How are you doing now?

[@jorjeflores9845]

Hola en cuanto tiempo pudistes apoyar el pie en el piso

[@elliebe2548]

Amazing! I fractured my left medial tibial plateau a little over 6 weeks ago, non-displaced so no surgery. I’ve been non weight bearing since. I’ve been allowed to bend my knee while wearing my brace but when I got to 70 degrees, felt this weird ridge inside my knee (I assume it’s where the fracture is) and afterwards my knee got really painful and swollen again for several days. Haven’t dared to bend it that far since then… Hoping everything is okay and that I’ll be allowed to start weight bearing and start physio when I see my orthopaedic specialist on the 7th of May. Can’t wait to finally see some progress in my recovery and become a bit more mobile again!

[@janismcgovern5067]

I love hearing your story and congratulations on your progress. I am 68 and shattered my patella in 5 pieces and had surgery with a plate and 9 screws. I can walk now after 5 weeks but I have one major problem. If I sit on the floor I can’t get up. I need to fix this as I have had several episodes where I was stuck on the floor for several hours. I am taking Gabapentin for nerve pain which is amazing. I never took opiates. I’m in Delaware and was out planting tomatoes and fell and couldn’t get up. Half of my knee is still numb and the other half hurts terribly especially at night. I’m working on arm strength and leg strength with a vibration plate which feels amazing. I will follow your progress.

[@zzanatos2001]

Great to see you feeling better and back on your feet again. Keep your spirits up. Warm and sunny weather is on the way.

[@victoriasalter1701]

I wish you all the very best, Rebecca!

[@Jonathanest90s]

So happy you are starting walking. Stay cool Rebecca.

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Thanks so much Jonathan! Your support always means so much !!

[@Jonathanest90s]

@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial 🥰

[@dominicswing5160]

I broke the tibia and fibula and fractured the ankle joint in my right leg march 4th last year so I feel your pain

[@printisdead1983]

Its actually amazing your walking as soon as you have and are healing the way you are...get it girl

[@easternbushytail]

Great recovery, keep up the exercises and stretches you'll be back 100 % in no time.

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Fingers crossed !!!!

[@jyminewtron1416]

I am so glad to see you doing well. I grew to love your videos for the top10 channel years ago and followed you the moment I saw you were leaving them. I'm happy to see you walking again. Was worried for a long time if you were still alive dude. Lol have an awesome day

[@rickp3374]

I broke my leg in two places skating last December. I had to have a rod put in that goes from just below the knee to above the ankle. The recovery is still ongoing. I decided any trips I would take this year would be local, as I didn't want to deal with mobility issues abroad. I'm in PEC next week and watched your wine tour vid. Came for the PEC, stayed for the knee injury journey! LOL. I hope you recovered well.

[@waltersteinberg3012]

Very impressive recovery. Well done

[@marccavalera9180]

I'm glad you're recovering & doing well. Take great care beautiful.

[@chrisplusvero1980]

So happy to see you walking

[@johnv.2914]

Hey Rebecca, I am so glad you are back on your feet without any aid of a cane or walker. Fantastic how you have recovered so far! Cheers from Belgium.

[@leonardstanway8332]

Good luck with the move! Well done! It was about a year before they let me try stairs!

[@jeremygoetz]

Glad your recovering quickly Rebecca

[@victoriasalter1701]

So sorry to hear about your accident and injury!

[@shave1669]

Keep pushing! It seems that you are a fighter and you will not be held down.

[@tylerkovalskas9780]

great to see you are getting better. hopefully it will continue to improve. also taking the cane when you walk, (not necessarily using it,) but having it in case of a fall or injury is still not a bad idea. good luck with your recovery.

[@xdemgeo3581]

ongrats on your recovery!

[@sperosdoulos7185]

GET WELL SOON REBECCA

[@rabcoyle3408]

Bet your glad now. I’ve never broke a bone or ever had any surgery what so ever, so I can’t imagine your pain and frustration. What a speedy recovery you made. All on the up again 👍

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

All on that up! Haha, I’m glad you haven’t broken a bone! Keep it that way if you can!

[@rabcoyle3408]

@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial I don’t intend to thanks. Although I’m quite surprised I haven’t broken anything, considering I have mastered the art of hitting things that can’t hit back. 😂

[@EverythinG-tr6qk]

thank God your ok ❤️❤️

[@RyanBellRyanofWeird]

You should start a new trend and call it "surger-knee". 😁 Glad to hear that you are well on your way to recovery! Awesome

[@Gillysmith-g1c]

Wow 7 weeks! So positive! Im at week 3, & plan to go home week 6 … lots & lots of stairs 🫣

[@marysmart8772]

Good for you sweetie! I shattered my left arm in 2 places! Years ago!

[@sammyabbott1054]

Hope your feeling better soon xxx

[@barbcobbett7206]

I know it's not up yet but my eyes were caught off guard by seeing my leg, yours but mines very similar! Wish I could post a pick, had 'hardware' sticking out (metal bars drilled into bone) 2weeks and now a few scars, bad ones but one is identical to your pic! Never thought I'd see it anywhere but on me! Lol hope all is well!

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Oh wow you must have had a nasty fall too! I hope you’re okay? How are you doing these days with it all? Does the hardware give you much bother?

[@barbcobbett7206]

@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial yep I did fall, I was locking a gate and my little dog decided she was ready n didn't want to wait and she pulled and my body turned but my right foot and leg didn't so I ended up with the knee and calf just being a complete shattered mess! They couldn't operate do to too much swelling so they put the 'hardware" on/in to immobilize it and keep it from starting to heal badly after 2 weeks I think then surgery and 3months in a wheelchair! Side note nobody on the planet could ever damage me as much as I can and do! Lol! But all healed now and other then the scars that make other ppl cringe and oddly reminds me of a weird map I'm back on 2 legs, and my x-rays look like someone scribbled all over it with a glow in the dark sharpie I'm OK oh and just a smidge shorter on that leg but very happy to walk relatively normal! Lol! I'm guessing yours was a fall too? Are you still using a cane or walker at this point, at 7 weeks I was still in the chair myself? I hope the pain is getting better for you, cause that hurts big time! I don't want to be too nosey or personal and if you don't want to answer I completely understand but are you in th UK or still around here in Toronto ? I ask wondering if there's much difference in the surgery between them, prob not but.... so sorry for writing a book here lol but I don't know anyone that's had anything similar to what I've or we've had done! Oh mine was about 5yrs ago now and other then finding out now I have arthritis mixed in with all the metal in there now! I hope you don't get the added bonus like me! Lol! Thanks BTW for answering me, I really wasn't expecting to get to chat a bit with you, very cool thank you! If possible in some way let me know how you're making out, maybe on the end of a future vid or something if you can! Again thanks so much! Hugs from slightly east of Toronto

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Hey Barb! Oh my the dog and the gate incident sounds horrible! Poor you! And a wheelchair for three months! I am using a cane outdoors but inside I am trying without it. I fell down skiing about eight weeks ago and seven weeks ago I had surgery. I appear to have healed miraculously quickly so that’s very good! I am doing Physio now and limping a bit, but I hope to heal up more soon! I am in Toronto! I have lived here for six and a half years! I was at Mount Sinai, which was good but I was on surgery standby for 4 days then spent two nights in after surgery as I was in a lot of pain! I am not sure about the differences between hospital care as I haven’t been in a UK hospital since the 90s, but we don’t have to pay for walkers or ambulances etc there. I think the care here in Ontario is pretty good! Glad to hear you’re walking around and still living your life !

[@barbcobbett7206]

@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial oh wow, I've never tried skiing myself but I can feel your pain! Ya being stuck in a wheelchair for 3mths was hard but once I was allowed out of it I used a walker for a couple weeks then a cane fir a week or two but it was not really easy because I had stayed at a family members in the wheelchair but went back to where I was living and my little dog was there, she was fine but my friend had 4 pittbulls so getting around them without them taking me out was hard so I had to get better asap! I kind of knew you were in Toronto from when you were on the other KZbin channel but wasn't sure once you left if you stayed here or went back but glad to hear you like it here! I'm about 20 minutes to 30mins east of Toronto, oshawa. Was born here and haven't traveled very far but one day would love to visit the UK, one day maybe! Well I hope you're back to %100 very soon! Hopefully you won't get the slight limp, the way mine broke I think is why I do, putting puzzle pieces back together sort of thing! Lol! It's really nice of you to answer thank you! Take care of you and I hope you heal quickly!

[@zackdewey6474]

Rebecca I had my leg shattered and it had needed to get repaired as well and surgically fixed. So I understand the pain and the miracles of walking you feel.

[@DezziK-fe6hb]

Hey Zack may I ask for your update

[@JennFaeAge]

Having suffered a less nasty knee injury that still bothers me I can only imagine how much "fun" the recovery has been at times, glad to hear it's improving

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

It is getting a lot better! I don’t think it will ever feel normal but I am determined to live with it to the best of my ability! How are you doing now ?

[@JennFaeAge]

​@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial Sadly my knee has been iffy for...well, it'll be six years this month (I've got the fun of two separate problems with the same knee, yay). I've got a pain clinic appointment tomorrow though, so hopefully they can help, it sometimes feels like I collect injuries like some people collect Pokemon cards lol (a broken big toe and a broken thumb in the last two years alone)

[@migueldavenport5124]

Iam going threw the same thing thank you forcyou videos there such an inspiration for me iam 2weeks in my recovery

[@Dingomush]

Carrying a cane isn’t all that bad. I have permanent back problems, that no one wants to hear about, but i walk with a cane. It has come in handy at times fending off angry dogs, fighting people who try to steal my pain meds, getting stuff off an upper shelf, that sort of things! Get better soon.

[@Gillysmith-g1c]

Thank you for this video. So positive❤. I’m 2 weeks post op.

[@lisamgarcia3445]

i’m on week 6 and just today I got the clean bill of health from orthopedic after looking at x-rays . I have 7 screws & plate in right knee & had surgery on June 21, 2023. 😅 I can walk but today was my first day & need to use a crutch . my brain has to figure out how to walk again on my injured leg after 7 weeks of not walking on it😮

[@Gillysmith-g1c]

Wow 7 weeks post op! This is so encouraging! ❤ I’m 2 weeks post op

[@mandylou9264]

Hi Rebecca, i just came across your channel and noted this post was from a year ago. I wanted to let you know i feel your pain as i am currently 5 weeks post op for a TPF and have a similar plate and scar as you and another one to the inside of the knee with another lovely long scar 😊 i don't think i'll be walking at 7 weeks as also sustained substantial nerve damage so my foot and shin up to my knee is numb and i have drop foot too, but i am getting there but have been told it'll be a long road. It is so frustrating isn't it when you can't get around or live your life but your journey and videos have inspired me to keep at it and getting mobile again as i am determined too. Well done for sharing your experiences and recovery which reflected with mine and i was so pleased to see you pretty mobile at 7 weeks post op. I am in the UK and spent 13 days in an NHS hospital, and didn't get my surgery till day 8 as kept getting cancelled 😔 i was so pleased to get home to my little dog oh and I love your kitty by the way 🥰 i hope you are remaining well 😘

[@maxinef1f342]

Hi Mandylou - I’m in Australia and 7 weeks post op from a depressed tibial plateau fracture Mine was caused by a big Malemute dog crashing into my right leg as I was on my morning beach walk in Bali - didn’t even hurt, until I tried to stand on it 😆 Anyway, I was flown home and had my surgery in Melbourne - a plate & 6 screws - I saw my surgeon 5 days ago and he said I can start slowly putting weight on my leg in 3 days time, so 7 weeks post op I also have a problem with my foot and numbness down through my shin Rebecca was amazing to be walking this well at 7 1/2. Weeks, she truly is inspirational! I just turned 69 2 weeks before my accident so no doubt it will take me longer to get to this stage I hope your recovery is going well and that you’re ready to ‘run a marathon’ by now!

[@gracecervantes5985]

Bless. I'm just a few days out of the same surgery. 😢

[@anthonyraistrick4728]

Nothing worse than a knee injury. Hope you feel better soon. x

[@s.lerose]

Wahoo!! Look at you go! Doing those stairs better than I do! 😜

[@printisdead1983]

That can be a career ender for some ppl you ARE SO SO SO LUCKY but dont let that keep you from tryin new things

[@BakedPotato0630]

I know all too well of that injury. I have the exact same injury, metal plate and scar on the same leg. Glad to hear you're walking around. Kinda makes one person think about how much of a miracle the world has by walking. Took it for granted, until I broke my tibial plateau and couldn't walk properly for months. Luckily you dodged a bullet with the cold because I don't like to be the bearer of bad news, but the cold of the next few winters (depending where you are), the hardware in your leg will get cold fast. Especially here in Toronto as we know all too well how cold winters gets around here. I'm trying to convince the doctors to take out my hardware for that very reason. After a few years of winters here in Toronto the hardware in my leg is no longer necessary since the injury has fully recovered. Perhaps when I get my hardware removed, I'm going to ask to keep it. LoL

[@DezziK-fe6hb]

Hey love what is your update how far out are you and are walking with a limp ?

[@MrTrooper2901]

Glad to see your up and about! I'll be having double knee replacement later this year. So I'll be in the same spot, lol , =)

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

Good luck with it Mark! Double! Well you may as well get them both done at the same time ! Just be aware of the muscle loss and as soon as you’re allowed to start moving the knee, even if you aren’t weight bearing, then get moving them for the muscle !

[@MrTrooper2901]

@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial Thanks Rebecca! They'll have me up and around that day, lol. I heard they don't let you rest. It's walkie time all the time =)

[@melleong20]

What did they say about the scar? I'm glad that you are progressing in your recovery...

[@JohnnyBarton85]

#strong💪

[@beatfacesandcases3878]

I’m 7 weeks PO as of today, and I’m absolutely TERRIFIED to start walking on my leg again 🥴

[@benouzgane2672]

You're great with time travel. Unlucky birthday for you

[@Pokyhawk]

I'm very happy you are back ambulatory. You'll be back taking walking for grated again soon. Have fun getting on flights at the airports 😲. Trust me when I say, just keep smiling and you'll eventually get used to it.

[@Gillysmith-g1c]

Hi Rebecca, how are you getting on now approx one year after surgery? Will you keep the hardware in, or get it removed? Thanks 🙏

[@frnkndad]

Congratulations. Stairs are a huge deal. Just don't abandon the cane too soon. you'll regret it if you do. But enough of being a downer... you're doing phenomenal...

[@ltaylor2238]

When did you start on range of motion exercises? I didn't start until 7 weeks and now at 5 months I haven't regained my normal rom. Did they do an MRI to assess all your damage prior to surgery? Mine wasn't done until after and they can't see much with the hardware in the way. I have a partially torn pcl. I have not been told I will ever get back to normal which seems very pessimistic. I'm a cyclist, skier, hiking, tennis player. They act like I will never run again. I had a medial fracture as well with plate and 9 screws, ski accident 😢

[@aliinamdar]

Hi reb. How long does it took 4 u to begin walking again, share some difficulties which u faced when u actually started to walk and how did u over come those issues. Please reply

[@kingdbo22]

Hi Rebecca did it feel impossible to stand up straight before you started walking? I'm on week 4 and it feels like I can even stand up straight if I wanted to

[@kathysummers4893]

Hello. Thank you for sharing your story. I also had the same injury and surgery with the plate and pins placed. Was it hard to walk after 8 weeks of not using your leg or foot? If so, how long did it take before you felt comfortable. I don’t quite have 3 weeks under my belt yet since surgery but I’m able to bend my knee and lift it up.

[@emg708]

Hi there! I recently had the same break and surgery two weeks ago. Hope you’re recovering well.

[@josephtaylor5077]

Way t9 go Rebecca!

[@ancientdiscoverys]

I've had a similar surgery...do you have any noise in your knee when extending it now ? Maybe a crunchy noise?

[@janetbailey3804]

Dear REBECCA, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RECOVERY SO FAR, YOU ARE LOOKING WONDERFUL AND I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. MY PRAYERS WERE LISTENED TOO, I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WERE THE CATS MEOW!!!GARY BAILEY KING OF DARKNESS P.S GOD OF THUNDER AND LIGHTNING

[@christopherbowden4870]

Omg my wife went threw something similar she set herself on fire left leg she's had a beautiful recovery. Im happy your ok

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

I am so glad she recovered well! It isnt easy ! I hope she is doing okay now !

[@christopherbowden4870]

@@RebeccaFelgateOfficial she is her doctor did great bless him .

[@christopherbowden4870]

Thank you so much.

[@aerinchee8792]

Rebecca can you stand long in week 6?Will it damaged the operative knee?doc told me I can walk stairs and walk.but may I ask can we stand long?

[@angelamcbain7763]

Hi I have the same injury as you even left leg. It’s been 2 months on Monday 29th July. I will go to hospital to start putting weight on. How will it be 😮

[@lisanickerson4788]

I hurt my ankle falling down the stairs. Thankfully I didn't need surgery even though I tore a ligament. Side effect is I can only wear heels for a short amount of time or at an event I will be sitting a lot at. Be prepared that this maybe an out come.

[@ilovecereza1246]

I’m a bit late but i love you so much ! I hope you find true love! Although I personally wouldn’t mind being that guy for you.

[@thaddeuspasdeck3797]

I am so in love with you, you are so awesome!!!

[@mikes4661]

Does anyone know if water skiing is any safer?

[@austinlewis1823]

So after a year how is your leg

[@lurky5913]

Were the first days of bending the knee hard? I can't go beyond 90 without being under immense pain and pressure in the knee

[@lurky5913]

Yes they were you idiot,dw me from the future can now bend the knee 140 degrees and walk on my own,Ty past me for working so hard

[@GregBarillari]

Considering that I had both knees replaced. What i've seenin your YOU TUBE you are don great

[@can_b_crazywerid]

Now that you're moving you're going to have to paint the pink(ish) wall(s) white (or natural colour). Where are you moving to, if I may ask? Will you do a new home tour video? Once you've settled in a bit, of course.

[@Ronaldboyd1979]

I am missing your videos

[@moinakhter4069]

I m now 6 weeks after tibia platue now i can walk with walker but soon i wil walk .due to good phsio

[@KhanLikeNo0ther]

Can you come again on Most Amazing Top 10s Really Fan Of Yours Cutie

[@gagangriffin4060]

How are you now

[@BG-zz7hk]

Yes, you are cool in your basement. And get well soon with your utterly leg.

[@kimberlyfarciss4884]

what you need, is one those canes that has a sword hidden in it :)

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

EXCELLENT idea !!!

[@owsowmuskwanaistus9213]

its going to take longer for me because i got both side of me knee done

[@algoobi5573]

Same here. Im at week 17, got dual rods and some damage to my cartilage, i can walk without crutches, but its not for long and its not pretty. I dont want to rush anything. My body must decide how we (me and me) can proceed, not anyone else.

[@liamevans9353]

Hi Rebecca you ok

[@RebeccaFelgateOfficial]

I’m alright thanks Liam!

[@thothasterianinfinitelovet2765]

Fair lady glad ya recovery went well ⚕🙏🥰🖖♾💚🌍🛸 I fractured my ankle 6months ago an just kept walking on it for few months finally tcb healing slow ! How tis ya knee now dear ? Like ya sexy bling cane ✨😉😎 got a nifty one mi self

[@algoobi5573]

Using those shoes you got there is a real hazard mam.

[@mw9688]

Just get a cybernetic limb. Make sure it’s adjusted properly or you’ll end up running in small circles endlessly.

[@victoriasalter1701]

Are you actually gonna stop making videos? I love you and your videos, but I want what’s best for you…